WordPress plugin comparison
If Shortcode vs Meks Flexible Shortcodes
At a glance
- Meks Flexible Shortcodes has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for If Shortcode.
- On a typical day, Meks Flexible Shortcodes is downloaded about 49 times, If Shortcode about 4.
- If Shortcode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.2 from 10 reviews.
- Meks Flexible Shortcodes was updated more recently: Jun 10, 2025, against Aug 2, 2024 for If Shortcode.
- Meks Flexible Shortcodes is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.6.11 for If Shortcode.
Line by line
Meks Flexible Shortcodes leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  If Shortcode |  Meks Flexible Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,007 | #1,589 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 98 | 1.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 4.2(10) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×0.32 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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